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Research on Information Science and Public Libraries - Journal articles for year 2017, Volume 22, Number 4Yektaweb Collection - http://www.yektaweb.comen2017/3/11Job Motivation and performance appraisalhttp://publij.ir/browse.php?a_id=1796&sid=1&slc_lang=en
<p>Job Motivation and performance appraisal</p>
Variety and Difference as a Foundation of Epistemehttp://publij.ir/browse.php?a_id=1775&sid=1&slc_lang=en
<strong>Purpose:</strong> A comparative study has been developed for the root of epistemology between positivism and Quranic principles.<br>
<strong>Methodology:</strong> I used Documentary research method with critical approach to appraise existing epistemic claims and render an alternative view.<br>
<strong>Findings:</strong> The author finds that some most important challenges in positivism such as pure empiricism, feminism, cultural and historical dilemma, and ethical points are answered in Quran.<br>
<strong>Originality/Value:</strong> the article is original because of taking epistemic approaches from Quran. With this stand point, each observation belongs to the rigid reality world and these realities are presumption of each research. Besides, varieties (difference) created by God in the world as races, folks, nations and ethnic groups are the base of episteme.<br>
&nbsp;Gholamreza FadaieUsage of UNESCO Cultural Diversity Declaration among Public Librarians of Isfahan Province in Iranhttp://publij.ir/browse.php?a_id=1269&sid=1&slc_lang=en
<strong>Purpose:</strong> This research aimed to survey the usage of UNESCO cultural diversity declaration among public librarians of Isfahan province in Iran to find their detailed bonds on each of building blocks of the Declaration and give some recommendation to enhance their commitment to it.<br>
<strong>Methodology</strong>: Survey method was used to reach the aims of research. The population of study included all staff at the public libraries of Isfahan (n = 544). Based on Cochran formula for determination of sample size, we selected 110 librarians by random stratified sampling method. The tool for collecting data was researcher-developed Questionnaire based on UNESCO cultural diversity declaration components with the Likert scale, that the face validity of questionnaire was approved by experts and its reliability of it approved by means of measurement of Cronbach's alpha coefficient (0.97).<br>
<strong>Findings</strong>: Findings revealed that the mean usage of UNESCO cultural diversity declaration among public librarians of Isfahan province is lower than the average (2.88). &ldquo;Safeguarding linguistic diversity and giving support to expression in creation, production and dissemination of information&rdquo; is the most application and &ldquo;promoting cultural diversity in cyberspace&rdquo; has the least usage and meaningfulness among public librarians. Also, there was no significant difference in viewpoints of librarians by gender and age about usage of UNESCO cultural diversity, librarians with different academic degree of education had significantly different viewpoints.<br>
<strong>Originality/Value</strong>: Showing public librarians&rsquo; low level bonds to UNESCO cultural diversity declaration can be mentioned as a value of this research. Albeit, librarians&rsquo; commitment to &ldquo;Safeguarding linguistic diversity and giving support to expression in creation, production and dissemination of information&rdquo; was a prominent finding.<br>
&nbsp;Morteza Mohammadi OstaniEfficiency of Tehran City Public Libraries in Iran: An Appraisal by Combined Use of Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) with Strong Complementary Slackness Condition (SCSC) and DEA–DA (Discriminant Analysis) http://publij.ir/browse.php?a_id=1333&sid=1&slc_lang=en
<strong>Purpose:</strong> This research aims to determine the performance of the public libraries of Tehran city during the years 1390 and 1391 and compare it on the basis of years.<br>
<strong>Methodology: </strong>By using data envelopment analysis and strong complementary slackness condition combined with discriminant analysis method, Public Libraries of Tehran province in Iran was ranked on the basis of efficiency. This combination has been executed in order to enhance precision of ranking (super efficiency). We studied 121 public libraries of Tehran province in Iran by mentioned method and we chose 4 inputs (number of books, number of librarians, number of chairs, size of infrastructure) and 3 outputs (number of members, number of loans, number of entrance to libraries) per units by means of literature review and consult with library experts.<br>
<strong>Findings:</strong> We find that 41 public libraries were efficient in year 2011. Efficient public libraries in year 2012 consisted of 45 units. In year 2011, Parvin Etesami public Library was the most efficient unit and in year 2012, central public library of Tehran (Parke Shahr public library) was the most efficient one.<br>
<strong>&nbsp;Originality/Value:</strong> The value of this paper is to determine the most efficient libraries along with introduction of variables with most and less impact on libraries efficiency. Using such finding, influential inputs and outputs can be improved.<br>
&nbsp;Farnaz Aafkhami Improvement of Public Library Services Quality: A Strategic Plan by Interpretive Structural Modeling and MICMAC
(Case Study: Yazd City Public Libraries in Iran)
http://publij.ir/browse.php?a_id=1385&sid=1&slc_lang=en
<strong>Purpose</strong>: The purpose of this study was to develop a strategic plan to improve the quality of public libraries in order to resolve financial barriers and better internal processes using structural modeling of interpretations of the library experts.&nbsp;<br>
<strong>Methodology</strong>: This research conducted using a single cross-sectional survey fieldwork. Methods of data collection include questionnaires, interviews and library studies. We selected 3 public libraries among all public libraries of Yazd city randomly and chose 7 experts by their mastery and proficiency. They filled a researcher-made questionnaire consisted of important factors affecting quality of services in public libraries. Then, we used structural modeling and MICMAC method to find infrastructural, middle and superstructural elements of improvement.<br>
<strong>Findings: </strong>The extracted model suggest that &ldquo;financial resources&rdquo; and &ldquo;staffing library experts for library affairs&rdquo; are the base in order to use and develop plans and objectives of public libraries. These Factors were highly influencing ones that affected other factors.<br>
<strong>Originality/Value: </strong>Using the suggested strategic plan can help the managers of public libraries to set priorities of action. Right priority setting also can help improvement of services.<br>
&nbsp;Seyed habibollah mirghafooriJob Burnout of Public librarians in Iran: A Survey on Effective Factorshttp://publij.ir/browse.php?a_id=1306&sid=1&slc_lang=en
<strong>Purpose:</strong> This research aims at the identification of factors affecting Iranian public librarians&rsquo; burnout in Iran. Public librarians working in Iran Public Libraries Foundation as a national foundation for public libraries administration are on the target of this study.<br>
<strong>Methodology:</strong> We used mixed method strategy with exploratory orientation. In first phase, I used qualitative approach and interviewed with 20 experts to extract underpinning factors that affect job burnout. On the basis of extracted elements, I constructed a questionnaire for survey truthfulness of elements and degree and level of their importance and interrelations among them. Validity of questions approved with a few number of related university professors. With simple random sampling, I chose 400 public librarians to fill the questionnaire. After data collection phase, reliability of the questionnaire estimated (0.93). For categorization of collected data, I used factor analysis method by means of SPSS with 25 Varimax rotations and after categorization, priority setting and labeling, I recommended a conceptual model.<br>
<strong>Findings</strong>: findings showed that six factors affected job burnout of Iranian public librarians: 1. Economic factors 2. Governmental factors 3. Corporate-occupational factors 4. Personal factors 5. Socio-cultural-family factors and 6. Management and communication factors.<br>
<strong>Originality/Value:</strong> In this research I tried to take a comprehensive approach to extract factors affecting burnout via a mix method with two phases. Economical factors and its detailed sub factors (job payments and peripheral welfare condition, conditioned library budget, work time difficulty) are the most important variables in job burnout.<br>
&nbsp;Maryam AzargoonWork Life Quality and Burnout of Public Librarians of South Khaorsan in Iranhttp://publij.ir/browse.php?a_id=1263&sid=1&slc_lang=en
<strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this research was to evaluate the quality of work life and job burnout among public librarians of South Khorasan Province in Iran.<br>
<strong>Methodology: </strong>&nbsp;we used survey method for this research. The population consisted of all librarians (110 person) working in public libraries in South Khorasan Province. 86 person selected with simple random method as sample. The &ldquo;Walton&rdquo; questionnaire of quality of work life and &ldquo;Maslach&rdquo; burnout inventory were used for data collection. content validity of questionnaire approved with a few number of experts. albeit, questionnaires used previously by other researchers and validity of questionnaires successfully tested by them. For evaluation of questionnaires reliability, we used Cronbach's alpha. Estimated values were 0.92 for the quality of working life, and 0.90 for the job burnout.<br>
<strong>Findings:</strong> Altogether, the quality of work life of public librarians was significantly lower than the desired level (M<sub>estimate</sub>= 2.96, desired level=3 ). The job Burnout of public librarians was significantly higher than the desired level (M<sub>estimate</sub> = 4.24, desired level=3). There was a meaningful negative relationship between the quality of work life and job burnout and Librarians&rsquo; job burnout was predictable from the quality of work life.&nbsp;<br>
<strong>Originality/Value: </strong>This research is valuable because of indication of high level job burnout of Iranian public librarians. This level of burnout could be alarming for administration of Iran Public Libraries Foundation.<br>
&nbsp;Leili SeifiComplaining Behaviors of Public Library Customers of Lorestan Province in Iran: Influential Factors and Outcomes http://publij.ir/browse.php?a_id=1482&sid=1&slc_lang=en
<strong>Purpose: </strong>This research aimed at the investigation of factors influencing complaining behaviors of public libraries customers of Lorestan province in Iran.<br>
<strong>Methodology:</strong> survey method was preferred for this research and we used a questionnaire as a data gathering tool. The study population consisted of 27000 members of public libraries in Lorestan province. 302 members selected by simple random sampling method and the final data analysis were carried out using 302 completed questionnaires. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. In order to perform statistical analysis, Regression and Pearson Correlation tests were used.<br>
<strong>Findings: </strong>The results showed that &ldquo;external attribution&rdquo; has the largest influence on &ldquo;exit&rdquo; with Pearson coefficient 0.30. The second most influential factor was &ldquo;service importance&rdquo; with Pearson coefficient 0.13. Two predictor variables (social benefits and likelihood of success) have the highest influence on &ldquo;direct voice&rdquo;. Also, &ldquo;likelihood of success&rdquo; with a value of 0.31 has the highest influence on &ldquo;indirect voice&rdquo;.<br>
<strong>Originality/Value: </strong>complaining is a valuable feedback, which can help managers to identify and solve problems, improve the quality of library services and meet the demands of the users. The valuable finding of the research was eventfulness of &ldquo;external attribution&rdquo; and &ldquo;service importance&rdquo;.<br>
&nbsp;Saba SiamakiIndexhttp://publij.ir/browse.php?a_id=1798&sid=1&slc_lang=en
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